Posts tagged "Twitter"

The Pope is on Twitter and a lot of people are wondering why that is important. I think it’s important that the Pope use all social media to not only reach Catholics, but everyone. And in the picture here, it looks likes he’s having a good time! Here are Pope Benedict’s first three tweets in... Read more »

If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. – Matthew 19:21 Well, I don’t want to be THAT perfect, and our Lord was not talking about following Him on Twitter, either. *Sigh* But seriously, I know... Read more »

Some of my favorite tweets and comments of the night: These were posted about the “drinking game” you see above: That’s too many rules for me. We just have 3 and it’s bad! Step four: pass out within 30 minutes and sleep peacefully through the rest of the coverage. I’d already be drunk and it... Read more »

I’d break a commandment to have a maid. Seriously. I hate housework. I tweeted that statement not too long ago and it started an interesting conversation. I was asked which commandment I would be willing to break. I am the LORD your God. You shall worship the Lord your... Read more »

I no longer have a dumb phone. After years of salivating over the iPhone, I waited till my upgrade, and snagged a deal at Best Buy. $50! So now what do I do? My phone has always been just my phone. I never... Read more »

From PromoteCatholicism.NewEvangelizers.com: On Wednesday, May 23, we’re asking you to take a one-day break from posting on blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Pinterest, etc. … and use that day to reflect on the Pope’s words about the role of silence in communication and evangelization. Then, on Thursday, May 24, please... Read more »

“Here’s a cool video that uses tweets from #WhatSistersMeantoMe in tribute to Catholic sisters. And while I wouldn’t say that Sr. Theresa Kane, RSM, “stood up” to the pope (more accurate to say that she boldly in his presence) and I’m not crazy about the F-bomb in the song…overall this is beautiful! The more I... Read more »

Navigating social media when you’re not exactly a twenty-something (*cough*) can be a challenge. Because of my blog, I’ve learned to use WordPress, Facebook, twitter, TweetDeck and Google +! Whew! Stand back. I think my brain is going to explode! My biggest problem (outside of writing every day) is managing my news feeds. The communication highway can... Read more »

One of my colleagues here at ChicagoNow wrote about being an old person learning how to use “Twitter.” My kids are probably close to her age. I’ve had a Twitter account since I first joined ChicagoNow, but never used it. After going back and forth about it, I finally took the plunge. Of course I have... Read more »